Requisition ID: 58923
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This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Control Technician. This role is for our Fall River, MA site. The role of the 1st Shift Quality Tech is to help solve quality problems on dryers by taking measurements and doing testing and effecting repairs. Additionally, will assist in certifying materials or machines to reduce the End of line (EOL) testing and field failures. Areas can be main line or medium large assembly or fabrication as required by the problems. Tasks will vary day by day based on the needs of Quality and production. Hours can be flexible. Reports to Metrology/Fabrication Engineer.
Hourly Pay Rate: $25.00
Your responsibilities will include
- Working with test booth operators to understand the problems
- Understanding of the EOL inspections and helping to improve in line inspection to reduce failures at EOL and in the field.
- Inspecting and taking measurements on dryers in the line
- Performing inspections of materials required to run the next day (in line, fabrication, incoming material from suppliers).
- Performing repairs or some assembly operations on the Main Line to stage the line for success the next day.
- Run dryers through the Main Line Customer Assurance Lab (CAL) test as required when it is installed.
- Performing process audits as required on the off shift.
- Will need to have the ability to plan and perform unusual and difficult work where only general methods and procedures are available, and the making of decisions involving the use of considerable judgment and initiative.
- Assist in problem solving using World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools.
- Job may require several months of training
- Follow all Whirlpool Safety policies when working in the plant.
- Will add, subtract, divide and multiply decimals and fractions, use measuring devices, read simple drawings, and interpret production schedules and inspection reports.
- Will be lifting parts and doing assembly operations in a safe manner.
Minimum requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- 6+months of experience doing manufacturing quality inspections and running tests.
Preferred skills and experiences
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to operate complicated equipment safely including electrical and gas hookups.
- Self motivated and able to work on their own.
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